AARP 601 East Street, NW Washington, DC 20049 1-888-687-2277 www.aarp.org A non-profit organization that advocates for those age 50 and older, providing a range of benefits/services. American Bar Association Comm. on Law & Aging 740 15th Street, NW Washington DC 20005-1022 202-662-8690; 800-285-2221 www.abanet.org/aging Responds to law-related needs of older people. Makes referrals and maintains a listing of legal aid offices where older people can get free or low-cost legal assistance. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid 7500 Security Blvd Baltimore, MD 21244-1850 1-877-262-2323 (toll free) 1-800-633-4227 (Medicare) cms.gov; medicare.gov Agency within US Dept of Health and Human Services responsible for Medicare, HIPAA, and CLIA and works in partnership with state governments to administer Medicaid. Eldercare Locator 1-800-677-1116 (toll free) www.eldercare.gov Nationwide assistance helping elderly and caregivers locate resources. MEDLINE Plus www.medlineplus.gov Up-to-date health care information from the National Library of Medicine. National Family Caregivers Association 10400 Connecticut Ave. #500 Kensington, MD 20895-3944 1-800-896-3650 www.nfcacares.org Grass roots organization providing advocacy, support, and info for family who care for chronically ill, older, or disabled relatives. www.TheBestOfTimesNews.com
National Institute on Aging 31 Center Drive, MSC 2292 Bethesda, MD 20892-2292 301-496-1752; 800-222-2225 www.nia.nih.gov Research on aging processes, disease and the special problems and needs of older people. Social Security Administration 6401 Security Blvd Baltimore, MD 21235 1-800-772-1213 (toll free) TTY 1-800-325-0778 www.ssa.gov A social insurance program consisting of retirement benefits, survivors benefits, disability insurance, & supplemental security income.
Assistance Basic Needs Aging and Disability Resource Center 1700 Buckner Street, Ste. 240 Shreveport, LA 71101 318-676-7900; 800-256-3003 www.caddocoa.org Info and counseling on available long term care support options. They can help with crisis intervention, applications for Prescription Assistance Program, Medicare counseling and assist with Part D selection, find health and social support options, support families in caring for their loved ones, ensure that clients understand their long term care option. American Red Cross NWLA Chapter 4221 Linwood Ave. Shreveport, LA 71108 318-865-9545 www.louisianaredcross.org The nation’s premier emergency response organization to provide relief to victims of disasters and response to emergencies. Caddo Community Action Agency 4055 St. Vincent Ave Shreveport, LA 71108 318-861-4808 Rental and utility assistance.
Centerpoint Community Services 2121 Fairfield Shreveport, LA 71104 318-227-2100 or 211 www.centerpt.org Offers persons information and links to local area social service organizations and agencies to assist in meeting basic and special needs, including housing, shelter, utility assistance, healthcare, prescriptions, food, and crisis intervention Christian Service Program 1244 Sprague Street Shreveport, LA 71101 318-221-4857 christianserviceprogram.org Reaching out to persons who lack the basic necessities of life. Community Development 401 Texas Street Shreveport, LA 71101 318-673-5900 www.shreveportla.gov/dept/cd Seeks to develop the citizen’s ability to identify community
programs, set goals, encourage liaisons with outside agencies, stimulate community interaction, and bring groups together to respond to a wide range of economic development, human resource development and quality of life issues. Community Renewal International 838 Margaret Place Shreveport, LA 71101 318-425-3222 www.communityrenewal.us A non-profit organization working to restore safe and caring communities through personal relationships. Martin Luther King Health Center 827 Margaret Place Shreveport, LA 71101 318-227-2912 Offers free medical services and medicines for individuals managing chronic illnesses
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